Wine cooler trips the household circuit breaker or GFCI when it starts.
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Possible Causes
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety warning: Repeated breaker tripping indicates a potentially dangerous fault. Do not repeatedly reset the breaker without inspection.
Initial checks:
- Inspect power cord: Unplug the unit and examine the cord for cuts, burns, or crushed sections. Replace if damaged.
- Check for moisture: Look for signs of water around the compressor area, control board, and wiring. Dry any moisture and identify the source (e.g., drain leak).
- Isolate components (advanced): A technician can disconnect the compressor, heater, or other loads one at a time to identify the shorted component.
Action: Because this involves high-voltage faults and potential shock hazards, contact a qualified appliance technician to test the compressor, defrost heater, and wiring with appropriate instruments.